Where Sheldon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sheldon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sheldon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sheldon
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Sheldon
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.4%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 50.2%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Sheldon runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sheldon
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.8%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (18.3% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 17.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Sheldon, and more people treating it
50.2% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 86.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Sheldon is short on primary care and mental health care
Sheldon’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the South Carolina figure falls outside Sheldon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sheldon adults…
Sheldon runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Sheldon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sheldon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Sheldon
1 community health center in Sheldon, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sheldon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Sheldon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sheldon does better than South Carolina.
3 in 10 Sheldon adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Sheldon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yemassee | D | 42.6% | 20.7% | 19.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sheldon adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sheldon
Why doesn’t Sheldon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sheldon.
What hospital is closest to Sheldon?
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Sheldon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sheldon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elijah Washington Medical Center in Seabrook, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sheldon.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.